To pay for topeka metro operating facility maintenance and preventive maintenance expenses

The Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority, doing business as Topeka Transit, was awarded a $4,557,900 Formula Grant by the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) on May 30, 2024. The grant funding will support public transportation services, including fixed-route and paratransit operations, as well as preventive maintenance for Topeka Transit's fleet and facilities. The intended beneficiaries are the general public within and around the Topeka, Kansas area. There are no sub-recipients associated with this award. The grant has an ultimate completion date of October 31, 2030.

The Federal Transit Formula Grants program provides formula-based federal funding to support public transportation infrastructure, operations, and capital improvements in urbanized areas across the United States. Typical grant activities include vehicle procurement, facility upgrades, safety enhancements, and coverage of operating expenses for transit agencies.

Activities

Public transportation via fixed route and paratransit services and PM activities for fleet and facilities.

Expected outcomes

Successfully fulfill the public transportation needs for the city of topeka and the surrounding area.

Intended beneficiaries

The general public both within and around the surrounding areas of the city of topeka.

Subrecipient activities

There are no subrecipient or subrecipient activities.